RUNNING

When I first started running after high school, I listened to music on my iPod classic. Yes, I said it…my iPod classic! Once I started getting more serious about my running, I ditched the headphones and ran with me, myself, and I because that’s what I thought runners did. And then one day, my friend introduced me to podcasts. I listened to them during all of my free time – on the walk to class, at the gym, in the car, blah blah blah. You get my point. I listened to podcasts all. of. the. time. EXCEPT on the run!

The holidays are coming up and if you’re reading this post, you’re probably looking for something to buy your athletic, plant-based friend or family member. (Or, you’re looking for something to treat yourself to!)

Even if you’re reading this post-holiday season, these would all make great birthday presents, thank you gifts, or rewards for when you reach your goals!…

Finally. After years of running the half marathon, 10-mile, 10k, and 5k distances, I ran my FIRST MARATHON!! When it came time for me to choose my first marathon, the Philadelphia marathon was the obvious choice. I love running races in the city, it’s close to home, and I knew it would be a blast….

Plot twist – this marathon training reflection is going to be a little different than my first one.

For the first 4 weeks of marathon training, I was so determined to keep writing in my Believe journal and logging my workouts every day. I wanted a log of my marathon training from start to finish. But since then, the semester has started and life has gotten BUSY. Suddenly, I was rushing off to class after my workout instead of heading upstairs to journal about it. Surprise, life is more complicated sometimes!…